Swim Instructor - South Asheville

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Asheville, NC

1d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Swim Instructor, you will provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes of all ages and abilities. In addition, you will provide exceptional customer service to promote aquatics programs and the YMCA. The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening the community and the nation’s largest provider of swim lessons to increase skills related to Safety Around Water.

Requirements

• Must be 15 years of age or older, preferably with previous swim instructing experience.
• Must successfully complete the following certifications within their first 60 days: a. Accredited Swim Lesson Instructor (YMCA, ARC, or equivalent) b. CPR for the Professional Rescuer c. Standard First Aid d. Emergency Oxygen Administration – O2 e. Automated External Defibrillation – AED f. Be the Brand training (within 60 days)
• Ability to perform all necessary rescue and survival skills and all lifeguard prerequisite skills.
• Able to communicate verbally with good voice projection and clarity.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant (YASA) or YMCA Lifeguarding
• YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor (YSL)

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Provides exceptional customer service to promote the aquatics program and the YMCA.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refers students and parents to other programs.
• Ensures the safety of each swim lesson class participant at all times.
• Maintains accurate participant records for each session, including each participant's attendance and skill progress.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as needed.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment to the aquatics leadership.
• Trains and supervises class aides as needed.
• Initiates communications with the Aquatics Leadership as necessary concerning program problems, personal conflicts, and member concerns.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees